Nicholas Lyndhurst: Last News

Only Fools and Horses is synonymous with British culture and its lead actor, Sir David Jason, is a national treasure. The show’s catchphrases, Del Boy’s tragi-comedy relationship with his brother Rodney Trotter and cast of characters are known by audiences of all ages and in its heyday, was attracting up to 24 million views an episode. In fact, the 1996 Christmas special was the most-watched episode ever.

cancer’ on Saturday May 28.Her agent Scott Marshall Partners later shared the news, writing in a statement on social media: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our client and well-loved stage and TV actress, Patricia Brake, at the age of 79, after a very long battle with cancer.’Brake had performed in many popular programmes over her 60-year career, including in recurring roles on soaps Coronation Street, Emmerdale and EastEnders.However, she was perhaps best known for playing Ingrid, the daughter of Ronnie Barker’s character Norman Stanley Fletcher in hit sitcom Porridge.She later reprised the role in Going Straight, alongside cast members Richard Beckinsale and Nicholas Lyndhurst.Over the years, Brake worked with world-renowned comedians Barker and Ronnie Corbett, known as The Two Ronnies, along with duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.In the late 1970s she was also seen every Saturday night as Eth in The Glums.Throughout her career other TV roles numbered Midsomer Murders, as well as the BBC’s Doctors, Holby City and Casualty.Her earliest TV credits included Home Tonight in 1961, as well as Lorna Doone in 1963.Her last role saw her took on the part of a rape victim in 2021 ITV drama Manhunt, opposite Martin Clunes.She also appeared in Nick Frost’s paranormal investigator comedy Truth Seekers last year.Liverpool fan disappears in Paris carnage after Champions League finalPutin may ‘already be using body doubles to hide declining health’Queen 'set to miss Epsom Derby' on Jubilee weekendBorn in Bath, Brake studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1962, where she played Hermia in Peter Hall’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, alongside Dame Judi Dench and Dame

Actress Patricia Brake has died after a long cancer battle, it has been announced. The 79-year-old will probably be best known for playing Ronnie Barker's on-screen daughter in sitcom Porridge.

BBC sitcom actress Patricia Brake has died aged 79 after a “very long” battle with cancer, her family have confirmed. The Porridge star’s agent said that she would be "sadly missed" by her friends, family, colleagues and fans.

Dennis Waterman, star of Minder, The Sweeney and New Tricks, has died, aged 74. The news was announced by the actor’s family, who revealed in a statement that he died on Sunday (8 May) with his wife Pam by his side. “We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis passed away very peacefully in hospital in Spain.

BBC chiefs turned down a new series of Nicholas Lyndhurst’s sitcom Goodnight Sweetheart. The show’s writer Laurence Marks was up for penning a new batch of episodes to make viewers giggle and offered it to execs.But he was snubbed and told the corporation wanted to focus on new ideas.Laurence told the Daily Star Sunday: “We could have done another series of Goodnight Sweetheart, but the BBC pulled back from that.“They got frightened that they were putting on too many old shows — shows that had already been seen. So instead they put on shows that nobody wanted to watch.

As Goodnight Sweetheart's dim-witted Reg, Christopher Ettridge was one of the sitcom's biggest stars. And while he looks very different to the character that made him a comedy favourite, he is still a performer at the age of 74.

Only Fools and Horses actor Patrick Murray has revealed he was diagnosed with cancer.The 65 year old star, who played the hilarious and loveable Mickey Pearce on the Peckham-based comedy series throughout its run, opened up on his health in a heartfelt and lengthy Twitter post designed to help others who might find similar symptoms. His aim was to endorse a government advert urging people to go to the doctor and get checked if they experience unusual pain or other potential symptoms. “Naturally I wanted to keep my own health problems private, but failing to fully endorse this ad would be selfish,” he began his tweet.

Only Fools and Horses, has revealed he has been diagnosed with lung cancer.The 65-year-old actor announced his cancer diagnosis to fans on Twitter - explaining that a tumour was found in his lung which has now been removed.The actor admitted that he has a "fighting chance" because he went in for an ultrascan.Patrick had previously intended to keep his health problems "private", but later felt that failing to speak out on the issue would be "selfish".Taking to Twitter, he wrote: "Naturally I wanted to keep my own health problems private, but failing to fully endorse this ad would be selfish."Thanks to my ultrascan I have a fighting chance."It showed my organs needed further investigation and tumours were spotted."This led to a PET scan which covers a much larger area."To my wonderful surprise these lesions were not cancerous but the scan did find an early-stage cancerous tumour in my lung.

Only Fools And Horses star's son Archie died in September 2020 at the age of 19 after suffering a brain haemorrhage.Nicholas, 60, has not been seen much since then and his friend Laurence Marks recently suggested that he would not return to the screen after what he'd been through.He said: "Now he's lost his son, he'll never come out again. I doubt we will see him do any more acting."However, a rep for the actor has insisted that isn't the case at all.They said in a statement to MailOnline: "It is complete nonsense that Nicholas Lyndhurst is retired or retiring."The rep went on: "Of course he and his wife are devastated by the sudden loss of their young son but Mr Lyndhurst will continue his career with any parts and scripts that attract him.

Only Fools And Horses star Nicholas Lyndhurst has come a long way from the Trotters’ Peckham council flat - and boasts a £3million property portfolio.In the hit BBC comedy the actor’s character Rodney started out shacked up with wheeler-dealer brother Del in the fading Nelson Mandela House tower block.But in real life he boasts a number of fancy pads including a swish central London flat worth £1m.Nicholas, 59, who followed Only Fools with roles in hit shows Goodnight Sweetheart and New Tricks, runs a firm called Enigmania Ltd which has property and assets worth £3m.And Sir David Jason - who played Del - is not short of a bob or two either.He has amassed more than £2.3m in the last couple of years alone thanks to his tireless work.The 81-year-old star has just filmed a sixth series of Still Open All Hours and a string of documentaries including David Jason’s Great British Inventions.He has also penned his third book – A Del Of A Life – and is in demand for voice-overs for ads as well as getting regular royalty checks for repeats of his shows.Sir David still hopes to conquer Tinseltown."My Hollywood movie is still in the wings waiting to happen,” he has said."There’s going to be a new series with me as his sidekick called Mission: Possible, starring Sir David Jason with Tom Cruise.’"It comes after Nicholas' pal Laurence Marks, who has known the star for over 25 years, fears it is unlikely he will ever return to showbiz.He told the Daily Star Sunday : “Nicholas underwent tragedy. It must have broken his heart.

Daily Star on Sunday it could be the end for him."Nicholas underwent tragedy," he stated in the newspaper. "It must have broken his heart.

Nicholas Lyndhurst has denied he is retiring from a acting following the tragic death of his son Archie at age 19.The Only Fools and Horses star, 60, has stayed away from the limelight after his son tragically died from a brain haemorrhage in 2020. Nicholas' writer friend Laurence Marks later suggested it's likely the actor will not return. Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday, he said: "Nicholas underwent tragedy.

Daily Star Sunday: 'Nicholas underwent tragedy. It must have broken his heart. It would break anyone's heart.

ONLY Fools and Horses star Nicholas Lyndhurst has been forced to deny he's retired after his son's tragic death. A pal claimed the comedy legend, 60, has taken a step back from acting after son Archie was killed by a brain haemorrhage aged just 19 in 2020 - but his rep insisted he was still getting offers and will continue to work.

ONLY Fools and Horses star Nicholas Lyndhurst has reportedly retired after his son's tragic death. A pal has revealed the comedy legend, 60, has taken a step back from acting after son Archie was killed by a brain haemorrhage aged just 19 in 2020.

who was killed by a brain haemorrhage at just 19 in 2020.And writer Laurence Marks, who has known Nicholas for more than 25 years, has warned it is unlikely he will ever return to showbiz.He told the Daily Star Sunday: “Nicholas underwent tragedy. It must have broken his heart.

Only Fools and Horses actor John Challis in September, happy memories of Boycie were shared.The success of the classic BBC comedy - which launched in 1981 - was partly down to the performances of its core cast including Challis, Nicholas Lyndhurst and David Jason.The brilliant writing by John Sullivan is also a huge part of its enduring appeal.Fans still enjoy some of the London sitcom's more underrated characters too, including Mickey Pearce. Tricky Mickey was a frenemy of Rodney (Lyndhurst) - often running off with his girlfriends or swindling him out of money.The arrogant youngster used to make exaggerated boasts about his business success and popularity with women.

Nicholas Lyndhurst and his wife Lucy have paid tribute to their son Archie on what would have been his 21st birthday. Archie tragically died in September 2020 after suffering a brain haemorrhage at his family home.

Archie Lyndhurst’s mother Lucy has paid touching tribute to her son on what would have been his 21st birthday.The actor and son of Only Fools and Horses star Nicholas Lyndhurst died in his sleep from a brain haemorrhage caused by a rare cancer aged 19, in September 2020.Alongside family photos of Archie from baby to young man and throughout this childhood, Lucy wrote on Instagram: ‘Today, 4th October, will always be the best day of our lives. The day you arrived and completed us. ‘Every adventure has been amazing and utterly joyous, we can never thank you enough for the tremendous ride.’She continued: ‘Today is your 21st birthday.

Nicholas Lyndhurst and his wife Lucy marked a heartbreaking milestone on Tuesday - their late son Archie's 21st birthday.MORE: Nicholas Lyndhurst's wife Lucy pens moving tribute on his 60th birthdayIn honour of the occasion, Lucy took to Instagram to share a loving message for her son, along with some unseen family photos - prompting an outpouring of love and support for the couple.WATCH: Archie Lyndhurst's girlfriend and friends mark his 20th birthday days after his deathLucy poignantly wrote: "Today 4th October will always be the best day of our lives. The day you arrived and completed us.